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Beyond Flour: A New Kind of Gluten-Free Cookbook

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How many times have you come across a gluten-free recipe claiming to be "just as good as the normal version!", only to find that the author must have had some skewed memories on what the "normal" version tasted, looked, and/or felt like?

How many times have you felt the need to settle for food with weird after-taste, gummy consistency, or cardboard-like texture, convinced that this is your new lot in life?

Most gluten-free recipes are developed by taking a "normal" recipe, and attempting to come up with the perfect balance of alternative flours to substitute for the full gluten flour in that original recipe.

I take a bit of a different approach: developing the recipe from scratch, throwing the original methods out the window. Rather than just swapping out the flours, I also look at utilizing other supporting ingredients and different techniques to achieve the perfect end goal ... not just a "reasonable facsimile".

Gluten-Free Chai Doughnut Holes. When I served these at a party, the GF people had to fight the non-gf people for them!

Think about it:

... Light, airy cakes that do not taste like bean flour - A simple change in technique makes ALL the difference!

Make no mistake - this will NOT be a healthy cookbook. You will find yourself gorging on foods that you thought would never cross your lips again. You'll probably gain some weight, and you'll definitely need to learn how to defend your gluten-free food from invasion by your non-GF friends and family. (Well, or make enough for everyone!)

What it will be is fun, and the recipes will be easy to cook/bake.

Developing a whole book full of recipes that are safe *and* ridiculously tasty is an expensive, tedious endeavor, but I'm willing to take on that commitment!

The MOST common question we are asked is "When are you going to do a gluten-free cookbook?". Now's the time for you to get on board as we succumb to (positive!) peer pressure!

Beyond Flour: A Fresh Approach to Gluten-Free Cooking & Baking will include at least 75 recipes, and feature many full colour photos. Measurements are provided in both US and metric units.

When I budgeted for this project, I made sure that the original goal of $10,000 was enough to develop and print the book, fulfill backer rewards, and account for all of the processing fees.

I am so thrilled with the response to the book - it tells me that there REALLY is a market for this. As we fund over the initial level, I can embark on a modest publicity campaign for the book - this was a "nicety", and as such, was not budgeted for in the initial goal. Expenses involved would include such things as media kit development and printing, review copies of books, postage, press contact subscription fees, etc

If we reach $5,000 in additional funding, we can put together a reasonable PR campaign, focusing on mainstream print, tv, and radio media.

Of course, reaching a stretch goal is more fun when EVERYONE benefits, so if we reach $5000 in additional funding ($15,000 overall), I will commit to developing 25 additional recipes for inclusion in Beyond Flour! I already have some cool ideas about the kinds of recipes I'll develop... :)

Thank you, again, for all of your support!

Risks and challenges

As a seasoned recipe developer/author/publisher, most potential risks are things that I've worked out, long ago.

Many of the base recipes for this book have already been perfected. That ravioli I promised earlier? It's delicious! I have a great track record for developing gluten free recipes.

I have a photographer, publisher, and distribution in place already, along with my 8 other titles. This is a well oiled machine, at this point!

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Receive a single download of an e-book edition of the book, in your choice of format. (All the major formats will be available). Also includes a web thank you, PLUS Marie will send you a personal thank you postcard (with a recipe)!

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Receive a signed copy of “Beyond Flour: A Fresh Approach to Gluten Free Cooking & Baking”, PLUS signed copies of both “Evil Cake Overlord” and “The Spirited Baker” (those aren’t Gluten free, however). Also includes website thank you and a personal Thank You recipe postcard.

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Receive a signed and numbered copy of a LIMITED EDITION, hardcover edition of “Beyond Flour: A Fresh Approach to Gluten Free Cooking & Baking”. This hardcover edition is ONLY available through this Kickstarter, and will not be produced for regular distribution. Also includes website thank you and a personal thank you recipe postcard.

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Receive a signed and numbered copy of a LIMITED EDITION, hardcover edition of “Beyond Flour: A Fresh Approach to Gluten Free Cooking & Baking”. This hardcover edition is ONLY available through this Kickstarter, and will not be produced for regular distribution. Also included: signed copies of both “Evil Cake Overlord” and “The Spirited Baker” (those aren’t Gluten free, however), website thank you and a personal thank you recipe postcard.

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You will be thanked on the acknowledgments page of the book! You will receive a signed and numbered copy of a LIMITED EDITION, hardcover edition of “Beyond Flour: A Fresh Approach to Gluten Free Cooking & Baking”. This hardcover edition is ONLY available through this Kickstarter, and will not be produced for regular distribution. Also included: signed copies of both “Evil Cake Overlord” and “The Spirited Baker” (those aren’t Gluten free, however), website thank you and a personal thank you recipe postcard.

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Be a contributor to the book. Do you have a favourite food that you want to see a delicious gluten free version of? Give us the details, and we will develop the recipe and include it in the book. You will be mentioned in the blurb for the recipe you inspire! Includes all other rewards above, with the exception of limited rewards.

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Marie will make your choice of recipe from the book, to be mailed to you. The process will be recorded and posted on Youtube as a personalized “Thank you” video. Includes all other rewards above, with the exception of limited rewards.

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Marie and Michael will come to you - anywhere in the Twin Cities, MN area - to demo and cook a full dinner for you and up to 5 friends. If you don’t live near us, remember - this would make a great gift for a Gluten free friend in the area! Includes all other rewards above, with the exception of limited rewards.